BOWSER #42867 100 TON HOPPER CAR - BNSF #616418

Designed in 1960 by the N&W as the H-11 class which is an enlarged PRR H-39 70 ton hopper. In 1964, the size was increased to 12ft 3in high, cubic feet increased to 3433 and weight capacity increased to 90-100 tons. Over 130,000 have been built.Three distinctive characteristics highlight this class of hopper:- roping eye with integral end buffers- end slope sheets are at a steeper angle than the hopper sheets- 13 riveted side posts with the middle two panels wider than the restOther features include:- wine door locks- full height side ladder stiles- roller bearing trucks w/metal 36 inch wheels- interior & slope sheet braces- knuckle couplers